Filing for bankruptcy is a drastic measure but sometimes you don’t have any other choice. Bankruptcy information stays on your credit report for up to 10 years. Bankruptcy is a legal way to discharge your debts, but filing bankruptcy will have the most negative effect on your credit score. It’s always in your best interest to make sure that information about the filing are reported to the credit bureaus correctly.
Q: I filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in January 2008. I just paid it off and should be receiving my discharge soon, but I checked
We’ve all seen and heard them: the TV ads and the radio commercial promises touting bankruptcy as a “fresh start” to help you get rid
If you’re filing for bankruptcy to get some relief from creditors and get your financial situation back on track, you may have wondered what happens
When you have taken the step to file for bankruptcy and are struggling to make ends meet, you may have wondered if your home will
Many people who are filing for bankruptcy wonder if they are able to have back owed income taxes discharged during the bankruptcy process. The short
If the effects of the recession are still taking their toll on your finances, you may have declaring bankruptcy so that you can get a
Whether you’ve lost your job, are carrying an excessive amount of credit card debt, or have big medical bills and are dealing with mounting debt,
Q: I received a 1099-c form from the mortgage company I used to have a loan with. My ex-wife and I were both on the
Q: If I change my mind and decide not to file for bankruptcy, how should I make the 3 credit agencies aware of what I’ve
When you miss a credit card payment, mortgage payment or end up going into deep debt that you can’t realistically pay off within a reasonable
When you miss a credit card payment, mortgage payment or end up going into deep debt that you can’t realistically pay off within a reasonable
Thousands of Americans file for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy each year, a move that allows them to discharge all debts and get a
First came money problems for Academy-Award winning actor Nicolas Cage. Now it looks like relationship and legal problems are also facing the Hollywood star. According
A number of celebrities have made headlines in recent months for having enormous debts and tax problems or because they’ve filed for bankruptcy protection. Actor
Question: I owe $1400.00 to the IRS and am making payments. My 2010 tax return is expected to be $1800.00. I understand that taxes owed
